2003 Volkswagen Passat

2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
89,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DLTALBOT
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I have had my alternator replaced 3 times since christmas as my alternator workshop and battery light came one each time. It is 6 weeks since the last replacement and the lights flashed on again (the mechanic put it down to a faulty batch of alternators the last time it was replaced). I wondered if it could be anything else other than my alternator causing problems. I also had my battery replaced at chirstmas when the 1st alternator was put in.
I am at the end of my tether with it and would appreciate any help
Sep 12, 2008 at 5:00 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

have you had the so called faulty alternator bench tested to locate the fault, this may give a clue as to what i causing your problem. I would ask the mechanic if this as done, or just a new alternator was installed with out any diagnostic evaluation taken place.

Mark (mhpautos)
Sep 12, 2008 at 5:14 AM
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DLTALBOT
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The car has been tested at an auto electrical site for faults
Sep 12, 2008 at 10:20 AM
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